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positively Meaning & Definition

/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/

What Does Positively Mean?

Positively is an adverb that means In a positive manner. It can also mean With certainty.

Positively in Brief

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation/ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/
Syllables4
Synonymsconfidently, absolutely and greatly
Comparative / superlativemore positively, most positively

Positively Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a positive manner.

    He approached the interview positively.

  2. With certainty.

    I will positively be there at 8 a.m.

  3. Absolutely; utterly.
  4. Very.

    I had a positively wonderful time.

Adverb

  1. (manner) In a positive manner.

    He approached the interview positively.

  2. (modal) With certainty.

    I will positively be there at 8 a.m.

  3. (degree) Very.

    I had a positively wonderful time.

Synonyms of Positively

Positively synonyms and antonyms →

Positively in a Sentence

He approached the interview positively.

I will positively be there at 8 a.m.

I had a positively wonderful time.

Word Forms & Grammar

positively (comparative more positively, superlative most positively)

Words That Rhyme With Positively

Origin of Positively

From Middle English positively, equivalent to positive +‎ -ly.

How to Pronounce Positively

Positively is pronounced /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɪv.li/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɒz).

Positively: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is positively?

Positively is an adverb.

What is another word for positively?

Close synonyms of positively are confidently, absolutely and greatly. See the full list of positively synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of positively?

The comparative form is more positively and the superlative form is most positively.

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